| Chandrakantha | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | P. K. Raja Sandow |
| Screenplay by | J. R. Rangaraju |
| Based on | Chandrakantha Hindi Novel (1888) by Devaki Nandan Khatri |
| Starring | Kali N. Rathnam P. U. Chinnappa N. S. Krishnan S. Ramkumar Saraswathi C. Padmavathi Bhai |
| Cinematography | M. M. Purohit |
| Edited by | P. K. Raja Sandow |
Production company | Jupiter Pictures[1] |
Release date | 1936 |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Chandrakantha is a 1936 Indian, Tamil-language film directed by P. K. Raja Sandow.[2]
Cast
The following list was adapted from the book Thamizh Cinema Ulagam Part-1.[3]
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Production
The film was produced under the banner Jupiter Pictures and was directed by P. K. Raja Sandow. J. R. Rangaraju wrote the story and dialogues. Cinematography was done by M. M. Purohit while editing was done by P. K. Raja Sandow. Audiography was done by Sripath Patel and Saiyed Mothimmaiah. Gokale was in-charge of Settings. The film was shot and processed at Saraswathi Cinetone, Pune.[3]
The film was based on the life of Heads of religious mutts and caused an uproar when it was released. There were requests to ban the film.[1]
Soundtrack
No credits are given for Music Direction and lyrics. One kriti by Thiyagaraja – Nidhi Saala Sugama – was included in the film.[3]
- List of songs
| No. | Song | Singer/s |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chandrakantha Kodi Parandhaaduthu | Chorus |
| 2 | Thaaye Mana Chanjalamaen | Master Shankar Rao |
| 3 | Aaraariro Magale | C. Padmavathi Bhai |
| 4 | Vaangi Tharandi Selai | N. S. Krishnan, P. Susheela[lower-alpha 2] |
| 5 | Aanandame Enakaananda Diname | A. K. Rajalakshmi |
| 6 | Pennaagi Vandhathoru Maaya | Kali N. Rathnam |
| 7 | Kaama Rathiye Kalaanidhiye | Kali N. Rathnam with one Dasi |
| 8 | Konju Mozhi Anjugame | P. U. Chinnappa |
| 9 | Kaama Vaadhai Thaan Meeruthe | A. K. Rajalakshmi |
| 10 | Sundaraangi Subha Mohini | P. U. Chinnappa |
| 11 | Thirumana Kaadchiyaik Kaana | (in Radio) |
| 12 | Enna Janmam Indha Janmam | A. K. Rajalakshmi |
| 13 | Nidhi Saala Sugama | Carnatic music concert |
| 14 | Soma Chandhira Vadhanaa | M. Kosalam |
| 15 | Ninda Saundharyam Kandu Pennu | Kali N. Rathnam, Ammukutty |
| 16 | Kaama Kalavikoru Kshemame Perugum | Kali N. Rathnam with multiple Dasis |
Notes
- ↑ Not P. Susheela
- ↑ Not P. Susheela
References
- 1 2 Film News Anandan (23 October 2004). Sadhanaigal Padaitha Thamizh Thiraipada Varalaru [History of Landmark Tamil Films] (in Tamil). Chennai: Sivakami Publishers. Archived from the original on 28 October 2016.
- ↑ Ashish Rajadhyaksha; Paul Willemen. Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema (PDF). Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 1998. p. 585.
- 1 2 3 Vijayakumar, Akila. Thamizh Cinema Ulagam Part 1 (in Tamil) (1 March 2019 ed.). Chennai: Manivasagar Publishers.